Researcher (Organiser) in Salford

The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers is one of the UK's largest trade unions. A vacancy exists for a Researcher (Organising) based at the Union’s Head Office. Please note that this position is fully office based.

What we Offer:

• Generous holiday entitlement – 24 days rising to 32 days plus bank and customary holidays (pro-rata to commencing month in holiday year and number of days a week worked).
• Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to passing probation and length of contract).
• Season Ticket Loan (subject to length of contract).
• Free health assessments (post probation).

The principal duties are:

• To provide support to the Union’s organising agenda.
• Assisting with the development of new and revised recognition agreements.
• Drafting guidance to Officials and reps to assist them in the delivery of the organising agenda.
• Analysing organising data across the Union.
• Drafting strategies and materials for recruitment campaigns.

The successful applicant will possess:

• A degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience in a research-related role in the Trade Union and Labour Movement.
• The ability to develop knowledge quickly on a wide range of topics and respond to fast-moving situations.
• The ability to prioritise work, including anticipating other people's timescales and demands, and have well-developed planning and organisational skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively and liaise competently with officials, staff, members, and employers.
• The ability to understand and consolidate complex member queries and identify the relevant information from their query to assist colleagues.
• The ability to make sound judgements and know when to refer more complex queries.

An application pack can be downloaded from here by clicking on the ‘apply’ button. Alternatively, please e-mail jobvacancies@usdaw.org.uk or phone the HR Section on 0161 413 0904, quoting Ref: 961. The closing date is noon on Tuesday, 21 July 2026. CVs are not accepted. No agencies please. Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.